I hope that this is true- the evolution of racial politics

[madmax]

The idea of black politics now tilts away from leadership based on voicing grievance, and identity politics based on victimization and anger. In its place is an era in which it is assumed that talented, tough people of any background will find a way to their rightful seat of power in mainstream political life.

Originally Posted by preciousjeni

I have my own question. Now that there is going to be a black man in office, will the decision-makers in the criminal justice/law enforcement system now all of the sudden decide that it is a little odd that black people are disproportionately represented in the system? I have other questions too.

Sounds like you are still blaming da man for your problems.

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[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by PhiGam

Great post. Playing devil's advocate here I will say that I have met a lot of black people who do feel that they are being "held down" by institutional racism- how would you argue that they have a legitimate complaint here now that the most powerful man in the world- elected by a majority white population- is black?

Reason is simple....one pebble dropping in a pond may cause a ripple but not a tidal wave....It's alomst the same way like you have certain folks who have (insert race here) friends and they think that they are 'better in touch' than people who don't.

Just because there is a different president doesn't mean that we still won't have same problems...just the same as if Palin ever became president (God Forbid!) that women still won't have issues.

[LttleMsPrEp]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

Reason is simple....one pebble dropping in a pond may cause a ripple but not a tidal wave....It's alomst the same way like you have certain folks who have (insert race here) friends and they think that they are 'better in touch' than people who don't.

Just because there is a different president doesn't mean that we still won't have same problems...just the same as if Palin ever became president (God Forbid!) that women still won't have issues.

That's what I've been trying to say since Election Day.. it seems as if alot of people are saying "America has finally solved its race problems we have a black president" which is not the case. As you've said there will always be issues and people that are looking at this as a cure for all is sadly mistaken.